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Scheduling admissions and reducing variability in bed demand

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  • René Bekker
  • Paulien Koeleman

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  • René Bekker & Paulien Koeleman, 2011. "Scheduling admissions and reducing variability in bed demand," Health Care Management Science, Springer, vol. 14(3), pages 237-249, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:hcarem:v:14:y:2011:i:3:p:237-249
    DOI: 10.1007/s10729-011-9163-x
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